Twenty-three years ago today our world changed forever. We take a moment today to remember and honor those who lost their lives on 9/11. We will never forget. And -- no matter where the attack comes from -- united we stand!!
Our Lions tennis team picked up a 15-4 victory over Iowa Park in a district dual match played here Tuesday afternoon. Head Coach Carrie Castleberry said the team played well. They will return to the court next Tuesday when the Lions host Graham in another team tennis district dual match. Vernon is 1-0 in district.
Third grade students just finished a story entitled "Marisol McDonald Doesn't Match." It is a story about a girl who dresses mismatched and tells how that embodies her uniqueness and her marvelous self. It shows students it is OK to be different and to "just be you." Students in Mrs. Jansas's class found many connections to the story and wanted to dress mismatch to tell themselves that they are each unique in their own way.
Our 7th & 8th grade VMS Lions will take the field for their first game of the season Thursday when they host City View. VMS is holding a pep rally at 3:25 p.m. to pump up the teams and show that Lion Pride!! Dress up in your rodeo gear and support all of these future varsity Lions!!
We're a week away from our VMS Lion's Roar 1K/5K Color Run/Walk!! It's still not too late to register!! You don't want to miss all the fun!! Money from the fundraiser goes directly back to the students at VMS through rewards, field trips and other student incentives.
Vernon Elementary will be hosting a Blood Drive on Sept. 19. Our Blood Institute provides blood for all of our area hospitals including Wilbarger General. If VES meets their donation goal there will be a pizza party and every student who had someone donate in their name will receive a pizza. Mark your calendars and take a moment to give the gift that costs you nothing, but can save a life!!
It was McCord Elementary's turn this morning to host a "Grandparents & Special Friends" breakfast and big smiles could be seen and laughter could be heard throughout the cafeteria. Children love it when family members visit their school and this was definitely true this morning.
Receiving Student of the Week honors last week at McCord Elementary were:
Pre-Kindergarten -- Ryder Gray, Jace Andrew, Lillia Sanchez, Eliseo Ewan & Elektra Bodine
Kindergarten -- Carter Smith, Lamarque Polk, Nico Garcia, Jason Moo, Addisyn Crowley, Monserrat Balderas & Brayden Perez
1st Grade -- Ariana Sue, Trindyn Torrez, Kaysen Hartwell, Birdie Rodriguez, Isabella Echols, Elijah Grimes, Lilli Damas & Benjamin Brocklehurst.
Those attending Friday night's Vernon Lions Homecoming Game had the opportunity to register to vote if they had not yet done so. One of our homecoming queen nominees, Zayleigh Sweet, to advantage of the opportunity.
VHS students -- if you are struggling in math remember Coach Murguia is offering math tutoring from 7:15 a.m. to 7:55 a.m., every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday in her classroom.
Our VMS Fall Festival is set for Tuesday, Oct. 8. An information meeting for parents, grandparents and other community residents who would like to help with the event will be held at 6 p.m., next Monday, Sept. 16, in the VMS Cafeteria. The Fall Festival is a great, fun event that raises money for our student incentive fund. Our hope is for all of our students to have someone there at the meeting.
Receiving Vernon Elementary Student of the Week honors last week were: 2nd Grade -- Gavyn Martinez; 3rd Grade -- Olivia Brothers; 4th Grade -- Mary Paw (not pictured); and 5th Grade -- Krislynn Lawson. Congratulations and great job to these students.
It was wall-to-wall grandparents and students with big smiles on their faces this morning at breakfast in the VES cafeteria as it was "Grandparents & Special Friends Day". One grandmother drove all the way from Albuquerque to eat breakfast with her grandson.
The Lions improved to 2-0 Friday night with a 46-30 victory over Gainesville. Co-Defensive MVP for the game were Adarius Williams and Landon Bynum. Landon also shared the Big Stick Award with Tyce Payne, and the Ball Hawk Award went to Izzy Espinoza. Tru Gipson was the Offensive MVP, while Mu Soe earned the Special Teams MVP honor. Co-Lion Heart Award honorees were Javi Lopez and Adrain Felton. Vernon hosts City View this Friday night.
The Lion Pride Spirit was high Friday afternoon during the VHS Pep Rally leading up to the Homecoming Game against Gainesville.
During Homecoming Week each day had a Dress Day, and one of the themes was "Twin Day". Here are 2 sets of twins, plus 1 who formed a quintet.
Homecoming Week wrapped up Friday with "Spirit Day" which was the Dress Day theme. Girls were wearing their beautiful homecoming mums, and there was even an ape roaming around the halls.
There was plenty of Maroon & White running around the halls at McCord Elementary Friday as the Homecoming Week Dress Day theme was "Spirit Day"!!
This week in their science lesson our kindergarten students learned about designing and investigating, and one of the investigations they did concerned designing a noise maker. Kindergarten students in Ms. Madison Smith's class, along with other classes, made their noise makers today -- just in time for tonight's homecoming game.
On Thursday, Vernon ISD Supt. Dr. Kermit Ward returned to the classroom as he served as the substitute teacher in Mrs. Chelsea Lopez's math classes. Dr. Ward definitely enjoyed his time in the classroom. To watch the video, please click this link https://youtu.be/xW7PM4QPwNA
